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Premier Danielle Smith is a proud Albertan. She is a University of Calgary graduate with degrees in Economics and English, Premier Smith has had a lifelong interest in Alberta public policy and finding the right balance between free enterprise and individual freedom, and the role of government. She was a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Highwood, leader of the Official Opposition, and leader of the Wildrose Party.
Before re-entering politics, Premier Smith had extensive experience in the media and in business. Most recently she was President of the Alberta Enterprise Group. Before that she was a radio host with Corus Entertainment for six years.
She married her husband, David in 2006. She is the proud stepmother of David’s son Jonathan. Premier Smith and David live in High River with their dog Caine.
Danielle Smith was elected as the leader of the United Conservative Party on October 6, 2022 and was sworn in as Premier of Alberta on October 11, 2022.
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